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13 October 2026, 7:01 am
Four UCE candidates miss examination in Amolatar
By Odur Alphonce and Ejang Sarah Four students registered for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations in Amolatar District failed to sit for the examination on its opening day, with the reasons for their absence yet to be established.…
12 October 2026, 3:21 pm
UNEB registers 503,055 candidates for 2026 UCE examinations
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) spokesperson, Jennifer Kalule Musamba, has briefed the media at the Uganda Police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, on the start of the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations for the fourth cohort…
11 October 2026, 6:07 pm
Poska Charity Foundation Launches Rural School Outreach in Lango Sub-Region
By Eman Yonah Oruk Poska Charity Foundation Uganda (PCFU), founded by Queen Poska Akello, Miss Africulture Northern Uganda 2026/27 and former Miss Lango contestant, has announced that its 2026 School Outreach Program will focus on rural communities in Northern Uganda,…
11 October 2026, 10:31 am
Muyingo commends nursing institutions for training health workers
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Acting Minister of Education and Sports and Minister of State for Higher Education, Hon. Dr JC Muyingo, has commended nursing and midwifery training institutions for their contribution to strengthening Uganda’s healthcare workforce. Muyingo said training competent…
10 October 2026, 7:00 am
Pader teachers urged to uphold professional conduct, embrace lifelong learning
By Geoffrey Okwong Teachers in Pader District have been urged to uphold professional ethics, use school resources responsibly and continuously upgrade their knowledge and skills to improve the quality of education. Ojok Okwera, the Secretary for Social Services at Pader…
8 October 2026, 11:36 pm
Parents in Kamwenge oppose gov’t move to scrap PTA fees
By Collins Ainomugisha Parents at Biguli Senior Secondary School in Kamwenge district have vowed to support education of their children, despite the government’s move to scrap fees imposed by Parents Teachers Association (PTA) in government aided schools. This came during…
8 October 2026, 8:59 pm
Senior four candidates briefed ahead of UNEB exam
By Ronald Ssemagonja Senior Four candidates across the country have today been briefed by school heads and other responsible persons on how they should conduct themselves during the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) examinations, which officially begin next week. At…
8 October 2026, 2:52 pm
Muyingo commissions education projects in Jinja
By Ronald Ssemagonja Acting Minister of Education and Sports Dr John C. Muyingo yesterday visited Jinja City to monitor and commission education and skills development projects aimed at improving learning environments and strengthening vocational training. Muyingo visited Budondo Senior Secondary…
8 October 2026, 11:27 am
Gulu secondary school celebrates 50 years
Gulu Secondary School has celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking half a century of academic impact, resilience, and transformation since its inception in 1966 through to 2026. From its humble beginnings as a private institution with just a single student, the…
7 October 2026, 6:00 pm
Pader teachers warned over attendance as district records 81% compliance
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District education authorities have warned teachers against failing to properly record their attendance, with the district currently registering 81 per cent compliance with the electronic log-in and log-out system. The warning was issued during a four-day…